Along the Byway
A series of articles about some of the many themes that you can experience on the Byway.
As you travel the Byway this year, take some time to visit the many sites around Cayuga Lake where you can experience the majesty of Cayuga Lake’s aerial anglers – the bald eagle and osprey. The Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge is a great starting point at the north end of the lake to view bald eagle’s nests. Our nation’s bird… read more »
Don't forget to share your adventures along the Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway on our Twitter account. This is another great way for you and us to share travels and experiences on the Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway. Tweet us at Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway Twitter. read more »
Don't forget the bicycles when you plan your trip to the Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway. The 8-mile Black Diamond Trail along with the 5.5-mile Cayuga Waterfront Trail combine to allow you to ride from the city of Ithaca to Taughannock Falls State Park all off-highway. This is a great opportunity for families and those a little skittish about bicycling on… read more »
Once the frontier of the United States, the Cayuga Lake region was home to progressive cultural movements and industrial innovations. The Erie Canal, now referred to as the Barge Canal, is one of the early transportation innovations. The canal system will soon be up and operating again for the season. If you've never seen how a canal lock functions, stop… read more »
The number of music venues on the Byway continues to grow each year, along with the variety of music genres you can enjoy. Here are just a few of the venues to get you started on your musical journey around the Byway. Fridays, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Sundays, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.… read more »
In April 2018, Bike Walk Tompkins and the City of Ithaca launched a new bikeshare program that aims to make Ithaca and Tompkins County a community where walking and biking are safe and convenient for people of all ages and abilities. LimeBike, a private dockless bikeshare operator, will deploy 200+ bicycles conveniently around the city and outlying communities. Folks looking… read more »
Check out our video to get a preview of a few of the destinations you can experience along the Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway. We know you’ll have a great time visiting us. ENJOY THE RIDE! read more »
Imagine sipping exquisite wine while looking out on a spectacular view of vineyards sloping down to Cayuga Lake. There are 28 wineries around Cayuga Lake, and visiting one or more of them can lead to some of the most delightful experiences along the Byway. All the wineries offer distinctive wines in a beautiful setting, yet each is unique, offering their… read more »
A trip to the Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway isn’t complete without an on-the-water experience to cap off your driving adventure around the lake. In 2018, you will have another option to get out on the water and experience the landscape from an entirely different perspective. Discover Cayuga Lake Boat Tours is introducing tours and charters aboard their 63-foot MV Teal.… read more »
While you are out there enjoying all things Byway, we'd love to see the Byway through your experience. It’s easy to share your photos with us. You can click on Gallery and select either “please click here” in the text or click on Submit a Photo/Video in the box on the right hand side of the Gallery page. Or post… read more »
We still have our beautiful, collectible 10th Anniversary coins available. Whether you are a die-hard geocacher or new to the sport, geocaching the Byway is a great way to explore some of the off-the-beaten-path corners along the byway route. For more information about our trail, visit our Geocaching page. AND, if you are new to this fun scavenger-hunt-style sport check… read more »
Yes, indeed there is – Frontenac Island. The island is located at the northeast end of Cayuga Lake off the shores of the village of Union Springs. While it appears to be just a large vegetation clump in the lake, this island has a very interesting past dating back thousands of years! So, read on to learn about some of… read more »
Bring your binoculars! For casual and serious birders alike, the Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway is a treasure trove for birding. From the many excellent birding sites along the lake to a nationally important wildlife and waterfowl refuge and an internationally renowned ornithology research lab, Cayuga Lake has plenty to keep bird enthusiasts interested. Birding in the area is a rich… read more »
Fishing Cayuga Lake is just one of the many activities you can participate in on your trip to the Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway. Just how good is the fishing? Well it’s so good that the BASSMASTERS professionals plied the waters of Cayuga Lake in June 2016 for the top prize in their Elite Series Tournament and they will be returning… read more »
Once you spend time exploring the Finger Lakes region of New York State, whether you live here or are vacationing here, you can’t help but fall in love with the scenic beauty, rich history and eclectic culture. Celebrating that love and passion and sharing it with friends and family just got a bit easier along the Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway.… read more »
A trip around the Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway offers plenty of places of beauty and natural wonder. The lake itself, the rolling farmlands, the striking waterfalls and gorges all contribute to a sense of bounty and connection to nature. Here are just a few of the places you may want to visit. At 215 feet, Taughannock Falls, on the west… read more »
Now that the 2018 busy travel season has arrived, we want to remind you about visiting a very important habitat on your trip around the Cayuga Lake basin – the cattail marsh. The cattail marsh is an important habitat area for a wide variety of the animal kingdom – songbirds, waterfowl, fish, insects, reptiles, amphibians and mammals. Alas, it is… read more »
